Traveling Commercial Electrician - Data Center Projects

Gilder Search Group; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 143,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Per diem

Job summary

Gilder Search Group seeks Traveling Electrical Apprentice willing to travel and gain hands-on experience on a data center construction project. You will work with Journeyman Electricians on commercial electrical systems, with pay options including overtime and per diem as a W2 employee.

Earn $32–$38 per hour plus overtime; total earnings can reach up to $4,000 weekly on the right schedule. This role requires physical work, the ability to pass pre-employment screening, and prior electrical

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform physically demanding electrical construction work.
• Must pass pre-employment background and drug screening.
• Prior hands-on commercial or industrial electrical experience is required.
• Experience running EMT conduit and pulling wire is required.
• Experience reading electrical blueprints, schematics, or wiring diagrams.
• Prior involvement in data center projects or large-scale commercial/industrial work.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and assist Journeyman Electricians with installation, maintenance, and repair of commercial electrical systems.
• Run conduit (3/4” and 1” EMT), pull wire, and terminate connections under supervision.
• Support electrical installation work for data center new builds, including fire electrical systems.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, plans, and wiring diagrams.
• Troubleshoot electrical issues and assist with diagnostics with Journeyman Electricians.
• Follow NEC, project specs, and site safety protocols.

Skills

Physically fit

Background check

Commercial/industrial experience

EMT conduit

Blueprint reading

Data center experience

OSHA certification

Job description

If you are an Electrical Apprentice who is willing to travel, wants to work on big commercial projects, and wants to make strong money while building your electrical experience, this Traveling Electrical Apprentice opportunity was built for you.

This is W2 employment, not independent contractor work. You get the earning opportunity that comes with traveling electrical work, including overtime and per diem for eligible employees, plus the stability and benefits of being a company employee.

$32 to $38 per hour plus overtime at 1.5x (overtime daily) + daily workday per diem.

Total earnings potential up to $4,000 per week.

Working six 10-hour days, total earnings potential is approximately $3,140 to $3,710 per week, or $54,000 to $64,000 over four months.

Traveling Electrical Apprentice – Your Job Duties

As a Traveling Electrical Apprentice, you will work hands on alongside Journeyman Electricians performing commercial electrical work on a data center new build. You will:

• Assist Journeyman Electricians with installation, maintenance, and repair of commercial electrical systems
• Run conduit, including 3/4” and 1” EMT, pull wire, and terminate electrical connections under supervision
• Support electrical installation work for a data center new build, including fire electrical
• Read and interpret basic electrical blueprints, schematics, plans, and wiring diagrams
• Troubleshoot electrical issues and support diagnostic work alongside Journeyman Electricians
• Follow NEC requirements, project specifications, and job site safety protocols
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area
• Transport and organize tools, materials, and electrical equipment as needed

Traveling Electrical Apprentice – You Have (Required Skills, Experience & Team Fit)

You have:

• Ability to perform physically demanding electrical construction work including lifting, climbing and working in confined spaces
• Ability to successfully complete required pre-employment background and drug screening
• Prior experience performing hands on commercial or industrial electrical work
• Prior experience running EMT conduit and pulling wire
• Experience reading basic electrical blueprints, schematics, or wiring diagrams
• Prior experience working on data center projects or other large-scale commercial / industrial
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification

Traveling Electrical Apprentice – Benefits for You

You will be hired as a W2 employee rather than an independent contractor, giving you access to company benefits including health insurance, paid holidays and benefit package. After the current project concludes, there is an opportunity to keep traveling with the company and continue onto another project in New Mexico anticipated to last approximately 18 months.